1950 Ford F1 Half-Ton Pickup Truck
Junior

Stored in a barn in Missouri.






































































One of several wiring harnesses.


Pounding out the firewall for the computer.


Radiator support frame.


Only for testing purposes.


First Start! video




Heater waiting on parts.


Rocker Panels going in.


Hi-Lo Beams, park, turn lights.


Wrapped heater hoses, battery cut off, cruise control servo.


Horns mounted.


Cruise controls replaced, air bag installed.


Reroute air filter.


First drive! (at night) video


Warming up to check the tranny fluid.





Hood latch.


Recovery canister.


Bumper installed.


Side mirrors.


Front plate in brass.


Center box.







Fuel Fill.




Fuel Fill.




Missing hood bracket.


Missing running board brackets.


Fuel fill inside the box.


Welding a cylinder for the gas cap.


Cutting two, welding one extended.
























Door bottom replaced.








Welding seat brackets.


Adding light switches.


Bad front cab corner.






Running board brackets - custom.






Instrument panel, gauge cluster with black hammered metal.






Passed inspection, has brake tag sticker.


Door weatherstrip.




This used to be the top of the Ranger cab.










Cowl Vent repair.






Replacing mangled driver's door handle.


New handle and larger mirrors.


Belts, behind seat, retractable shoulder bracket, floor bolts.












The Beginnings...


The Dream...


The Result.


What is Junior's purpose?
1) It gets us from point A to B. Once we got it running, the modern truck was sold.
2) It's a truck. I use it to haul metal to the scrap yard. Plywood lies flat, unlike in the bed I removed.
3) It brings a lot of smiles, thumbs up, horn honks, and photos, but does not sit in a museum.
4) We travel in it. Completing Historic US Route 66 means so much more when dressed for the occasion.
5) It's a creative project. We were constructive in society, not destructive.
6) We learned a lot of skills. This was a necessaey by-product of following a dream.
7) We grew closer together. While working towards a common goal, there is bonding.

What is life's purpose?
1) To know God who created us for fellowship with himself.
God created the angels who stand in His presence and see Him as He is.
We are a creation, by God, to live with Him by faith, not sight.
We are a child of God when we confess we are sinners, put our faith in Jesus, and claim Him as our Lord of our life.
2) Everything else is used to glorify God, like Junior just did.
3) God has a vision of what He wants to do with your life.

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